The Dairy Queen in Riverside was built in 1958. There was another location in town which was built the same year. That one was demolished in 2011. There must have been a rooftop neon sign at this building originally. The pole sign was a later addition. Dairy Queen's "lips" logo was developed in 1960. [map]

The former Dairy Queen in Carmichael has housed a Tugboat Fish & Chips since at least 2007. [map]

This Dairy Queen building most likely started out with a flat roof. The original sign was then reinstalled on top of the peaked roof addition. [map]

Dairy QueenStarbuck, MN

Dairy QueenAlbuquerque, NM

This Dairy Queen location in Starbuck opened in 1956. However, this sign was not there in recent years. It was installed around 2008, however, it appears to be a vintage sign not a reproduction. It may have come from another location or the original sign may have been in storage. [map]

This Dairy Queen appears to be from the 1950s. This photo is from 2011. In 2015, this location closed and the rooftop sign was gone. [map]

Dairy QueenRoseville, MN

This Dairy Queen was built in 1947. It was the first location built in Minnesota. I believe this "control tower" design may have been unique. Or, if not, there don't seem to be any other buildings left like this. In 2010, the building was listed on Minnesota's 10 Most Endangered Historic Places by the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota. These photos are from 2011 and the building was still there as of 2016. For more, see this website. [map]

Dairy QueenMontvale, NJ

This Dairy Queen opened around 1951. There is a neon cone inside the store but I don't know if it's the one from this sign. For more, see this website. [map]

Dairy QueenBedford, VA

This Dairy Queen is probably from the 1950s. The sign is either a replacement or it has been repainted. The red paint and lower case letters are unique. [map]

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